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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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